Welcome Volunteers
We Need YOU!
Our Volunteers are our Festival Family. They are the heart and soul of the Festival.
We acknowledge the importance of every volunteer’s contributions to the festival in providing an enjoyable, safe and structured environment. We couldn’t do it without you.
What Work Needs Doing?
Volunteers will be part of a team and report to the team leader. The team leader will delegate duties as needed and will sign off on each volunteer’s shift for the day. Each team leader will take on only as many volunteers as needed.
Site Construction/Deconstruction: In the week leading up to the festival we need strong people to help us construct the marquees, stages, camping boundaries, bunting, flags, signs and myriad other laborious things that need doing. In the days following the festival we need strong people to help us deconstruct the marquees, stages, camping boundaries, bunting, flags, signs and myriad other laborious things to return the site to the condition in which we found it.
Indoor Setup: Help set up the Green Room, office, kitchen, workshops etc.
Transport: Someone with a ute or trailer that can transport larger items to and from the festival before during and after the festival and also heavy items around the festival site during construction and deconstruction.
Traffic Management: Starting from Wednesday through to Sunday we need people to help direct traffic, get campers to their sites, enforce no parking areas etc.
Green Room: From Friday through to Sunday, we need people to help oversee the Green Room. This is the performers retreat. Entry is strictly limited to staff and performers and so you must be prepared to challenge unfamiliar faces and those without the correct wristbands and eject if needed. You will be required to keep the Green Room, kitchen and volunteers area clean and tidy.
Site Management: From Friday through to Sunday, people to help with waste management, toilet management and general caretaker duties to keep the site clean and comfortable for everyone.
Gate: From Thursday through to Sunday, people to greet visitors at the gate, check in prepaid tickets, check for correct wristbands and sell day tickets.
Roaming Ticket Seller: From Thursday through to Sunday, roam the site making sure everyone is wearing a correct wristband and every camp has a camping sticker and for those that haven’t purchased yet, sell the required tickets and camping fees on the spot.
Office: Information desk, answering questions, random public announcements as required.
What Do I Get Out Of It?
Four or more hours of volunteer work is rewarded with a weekend pass. Another two will pay your camping fee.
I’m In! What Do I Do Now?
If you wish to contribute in any of the capacities outlined above, make sure you read and understand the Volunteer Code Of Conduct and the Terms Of Agreement below then fill out and submit the application form. Please indicate what kind of duties you can help with and what days and times you can be available. Your details will be passed on to our Volunteers Coordinator and you will be contacted in the fullness of time.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
Before submitting an application, volunteers are required to read and accept the following:
Commitment, Ethics and Expectations
- All volunteers will be honest and trustworthy.
- Volunteers are required to work as a team to contribute to the festival ‘atmosphere’.
- Care and respect is paramount in working with colleagues, artists and patrons.
- Promote the festival in a positive way. Never say or do anything detrimental to the festival.
- Complete the tasks assigned to you as directed by your Team Leader or other Festival staff.
- Be punctual; arrive at your shift at or before your scheduled time.
- Ensure your Team Leader is kept informed about changes in your circumstances.
- You will be expected to do 3 – 6 hours of volunteer work all up.
- You are responsible for your own accommodation over the festival weekend.
Safety & OHS
- The influence or consumption of alcohol on duty is not allowed. Use of an illegal substance
will forfeit access to the festival and entry pass. - You must let us know of any medical condition that could affect your performance of your duties.
- We require you to provide us with a responsible emergency contact in your application.
- Be acutely aware of your surroundings and strive to create and encourage a safe and enjoyable
environment for all. - Wear your ‘VOLUNTEER’ vest and/or name-tag whilst on duty.
- Keep your mobile phone on (silent!) in case you need to be contacted urgently.
- Put safety first in all activities.
- Work only according to your level of competency. Report to your Team Leader
when confronted with a situation that is beyond your capabilities, role or responsibility. - Be on the lookout for any issues that may cause problems and report to your Team Leader.
- Co-operate and work together as a team with other volunteers.
- SBMF Volunteer’s Insurance will cover you only while you are assisting at the festival.
Communication
- Have a reasonable understanding of the line of communication and accountability within the festival.
- Seek advice whenever appropriate.
- Keep your Team Leader informed on any changed circumstances.
Terms Of Agreement
Submission of your application form below will confirm your agreement to this Code of Conduct. A serious breach of this code could result in the volunteer being relieved of duties, loss of access to the festival and loss of entry pass.
- I have read and agree to abide by the Sandford Bush Music Festival Volunteers Code of Conduct.
- I agree to carry out my volunteer tasks at the times and places rostered
- I will not consume or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs within my rostered hours.
- I agree to provide a responsible emergency contact with my application.
- I agree to complete the tasks assigned to me as directed by my Team Leader and/or other Festival staff.
- I will work with care and diligence to ensure that visitors are welcomed and treated with care and respect
- I agree to contact my Team Leader as early as possible if circumstances prevent my commencing or requiring early termination of a shift.
- I understand and agree that no financial payment will be made by the SBMF for my services as a volunteer.
- I agree to wear my ‘VOLUNTEER’ vest and/or name tag whilst on duty.
- I understand and agree failure to complete my shift without ample notice or satisfactory reason could result in forfeit of my entry pass and/or invoicing for the cost of the weekend pass.
- I agree to organise my own accommodation to be able to attend the SBMF as a volunteer.
- I am over 18 years of age.